Title: Litigation Attorney (Associate)
Location: Walden, NY (Orange County) - Fully in Office
Salary: $150K - $200K + Bonus
Growing Established Law Firm Seeks a Litigation Attorney to join their team!
Responsibilities:
· Handle all aspects of litigation from case intake through trial, including pleadings, motion practice, discovery, depositions, court appearances, and negotiations
· Draft legal documents such as complaints, motions, briefs, and memoranda
· Conduct legal research support case strategies
· Analyze and interpret laws, rulings, and regulations relevant to ongoing litigation
· Represent clients in court hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and trials
· Manage and prioritize a dynamic caseload in collaboration with senior attorneys and support staff
· Maintain client communication and foster strong client relationships
Skills & Experience:
· Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
· Active New York Bar Admission (In good standing)
· 5+ years’ experience of courtroom litigation experience in NY, with a focus on civil or commercial matters
· Strong oral advocacy & legal writing skills
· Proven ability to manage cases and casework from inception through resolution while meeting deadlines
· Trial or arbitration experience